Ruble tumbles after Trump warning to Russia – FT

The ruble sank further on Wednesday after Donald Trump told Russia to “get ready” for U.S. missile strikes in Syria, with the U.S. president warning Russia that it should not be partners with the Assad regime.

Just after midday in London, the currency hit 65.05 rubles to the U.S. dollar, according to the Financial Times.

Shortly before president Trump’s latest tweet, it traded at 64.68. The 2.4% drop brings the ruble’s losses for the week to 10.3%.